Work starts on supported living development in Sandbach

David Burton of Pochins, Sarah Waters of Inclusion Housing, Alastair Sheehan of HB Villages, Sandbach mayor Gill Merry and Mark Dyson, of Lifeways, break ground at the new supported living development in Sandbach

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Work has officially started in Sandbach on a purpose-built supported living development for adults with learning and physical disabilities.

The first sod of ground was cut yesterday (Thursday) by Sandbach mayor Gill Merry.

Foden View, on Middlewich Road, is a £2.9m development on the site of the former magistrates court.

It will consist of 15 apartments within a safe environment for local adults with learning and physical disabilities, so enabling them to live independently and give them the freedom to manage their own home, budgets and lifestyle with support as and when required.

How Foden View will look after development

The development was designed by Inclusion Housing CIC and Lifeways Community Care and is being delivered by specialist supported living developer HB Villages.

Mark Dyson, head of new build development for Lifeways, said: “Lifeways is delighted to be part of such an exciting and innovative development, adding to the landscape of services available in Cheshire East. From the overall building design to the design and layout of each individual home, Foden View is being developed to provide high quality and adapted accommodation to ensure tenants are able to live active and independent lives within the local Sandbach community.”

Sarah Waters, corporate services director of Inclusion Housing, said: “Foden View is set to be a fantastic example of what can be achieved through innovative partnership working between statutory, not for profit and private sectors. Inclusion Housing is proud to be part of this scheme and the best bit is yet to come – welcoming the tenants into their new homes. We look forward to working in partnership with Lifeways and Cheshire East Council in making this a valued resource for years to come.”

The former magistrates court at Sandbach

Alastair Sheehan, development director of HB Villages, said Foden View will promote personalisation for vulnerable adults in the Sandbach area.

“It will give tenants the choice to live where they want to, independently and in a safe environment. It’s fantastic to see the work starting on this development and I look forward to returning and meeting the people who will proudly call Foden View their home,” said Mr Sheehan.